Sights in Liechtenstein, Europe

See Vaduz Castle, Museums, Postage Stamps, the Rhine, and Alps

© Henk Bekker

Top sights to see in Liechtenstein in Europe include the capital Vaduz with its castle, old town, and museums, as well as beautiful nature including the Rhine and Alps.

The Principality of Liechtenstein is the fourth smallest country in Europe but its tourism appeal far exceeds what would be expected from a nation of only 35,000 inhabitants. Apart from beautiful nature, Liechtenstein also has a number of very interesting cultural sights as well as endless opportunities for outdoor activities.

Liechtenstein is nestled between Austria and Switzerland. Most of the border with Switzerland is formed by the upper reaches of the Rhine River. The majority of towns – it has no less than eleven municipalities – are in the Rhine Valley. The rest of the country is mostly mountainous allowing for only a single road connection to neighboring Austria.

Vaduz – the Capital of Liechtenstein

Although at first appearances resembling a country village, Vaduz is the national capital of Liechtenstein. This pleasant town has an interesting blend of old and new architecture ranging from the twelfth century origins of the castle to the ultramodern black cube housing the art museum.

The top sight in Vaduz is Schloss Vaduz, the castle that towers from a rock over the old town of Vaduz and the Rhine Valley. It is the residence of the Prince of Liechtenstein and completely off limits to visitors. It is best seen from the town with the Alps as backdrop although hiking through the hills for a close-up view is also very pleasant.

Museums in Vaduz

Liechtenstein has more than ten museums scattered through the country but the most interesting are in Städtle, the main street of the capital Vaduz:

Outdoor Adventure in Liechtenstein

The altitude of Liechtenstein ranges from 430 m (1,410 ft) in the Rhine Valley to 2,599 m (8,527 ft) at Grauspitz mountain peak. Most of the country is in the Alps and opportunities for outdoor adventures abound in both summer and winter.

Popular summertime adventures include hiking, cycling (90 kilometers / 56 miles of marked trails), rock climbing, in-line skating, horse riding, and swimming. Liechtenstein’s most popular ski resort is Malbun with downhill skiing, snowboarding, tobogganing, cross-country skiing, après ski, reasonable prices, and thin crowds major attractions.


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Schloss Vaduz, Castle in Liechtenstein, © Liechtenstein Tourism
Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein (Art Museum)  in Vaduz, © Liechtenstein Tourism
Liechtenstein always uses interesting stamps, © Liechtenstein Tourism
Liechtenstein - typical panorama, © Liechtenstein Tourism
Städtle, the main road in Vaduz, Liechtenstein, © Liechtenstein Tourism


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